§1354 Quotas on Philippine Articles

Summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission must investigate Philippine imports when requested by the President, by a resolution of either House of Congress, by a concurrent resolution of both Houses, on its own, when it finds good reason, or when any interested party asks. The investigation checks three things: whether the imports (except items already covered by a quota in part 2 of subchapter I) are likely to cause serious competition with similar U.S. products; the largest amount that could be entered for U.S. consumption without causing that competition; and how much was entered for consumption in the 12 months ending on the last day of the month before the month the investigation starts. The Commission must hold a public hearing with reasonable notice, let interested parties attend, give evidence, and be heard. It must give these investigations priority, report the results to the President, and send copies to both Houses of Congress.